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Coniston and Hawkshead

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About

Coniston and Hawkshead ward encompasses a large rural area within the Lake District National Park. It includes the villages of Coniston, situated beside the famous lake, and Hawkshead, known for its historic connections to William Wordsworth. The landscape is dominated by high fells, including the Old Man of Coniston, and extensive woodland.

Economy is closely tied to tourism, farming, and forestry. The area contains significant historical mining sites and the Ruskin Museum, dedicated to the critic John Ruskin who lived locally. It is a hub for outdoor activities like hiking, sailing, and climbing, centred on the lake and surrounding fells.

Area overview

On average Coniston and Hawkshead has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coniston and Hawkshead is £43,734 per year. There are 3 schools in Coniston and Hawkshead: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Coniston and Hawkshead is home to around 3,181 people, with a population density of about 15.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coniston and Hawkshead Population
3,181
Population density
15 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.01(-41%)
Other theft
5.03(-24%)
Public order
5.03(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.09(-55%)
Burglary
2.83(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,060
96.26%
Other White
62
1.95%
Irish
15
0.47%
Indian
7
0.22%
Other Asian
7
0.22%
Total population: 3,179

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,188
42.05%
Level 3 (A level)
444
15.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
387
13.7%
No qualifications
342
12.11%
Apprenticeship
204
7.22%
Total 16+ residents: 2,825

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
721
48.32%
Owns with a mortgage
240
16.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
228
15.28%
Other social rented
173
11.6%
Other forms of private rent
75
5.03%
Total households: 1,492

Property prices in Coniston and Hawkshead

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in Coniston and Hawkshead area, with individual transactions ranging from £173,500 up to £1,020,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coniston and Hawkshead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coniston and Hawkshead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached15£635,000
Flats5£440,000
Semi-Detached9£315,000
Terraced8£342,545

10 years median price trend in Coniston and Hawkshead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coniston and Hawkshead.

All postcodes in Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128HX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218BL

Moor Lane

LA128DX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220JG

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218HA

Days Bank

LA128DT

Lane Head

LA128BN

Finsthwaite Lane

LA128AN

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220QH

The Kennels

LA218AH

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128HE

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220PP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220JU

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128DJ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AS

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128ET

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128DN

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220HR

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218DJ

Hodge Close

LA128HL

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AA

Kirkby Slate Road

LA128AS

Woodland Vale

LA220PL

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128AY

Follet Close

LA220FA

Oak Bank

LA220JS

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220PQ

Church Hill

LA127SY

Silver Lane

LA220NQ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220JA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128LE

Force Forge Cottages

LA128BP

Lowside Crescent

LA218EJ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218BF

Walna Scar View

LA218AN

Lake Road

LA220QS

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AL

Shepherds Bridge Lane

LA218BX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218DD

Far End Cottages

LA220NX

Victoria Street

LA218BB

Wilson Cottages

LA220JZ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220JF

Spicka Lane

LA218BE

Ash Gill Cottages

LA128JJ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128AP

Landing Close

LA128LW

Rose Cottages

LA220FB

Black Beck Road

LA128EP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220RL

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220NA

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AQ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128BZ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218AT

Park Gate Cottages

LA128HW

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218EE

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128LU

Oak Vale

LA220QA

Oak Vale

LA218BP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128JD

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128ED

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128JN

The Causeway

LA220PD

Vicarage Lane

LA128DE

Kirkby Slate Road

LA220ND

Spring Wood

LA220NS

Main Street

LA128HY

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128EZ

Lake Bank

LA218EH

Ruskin Avenue

LA128HF

Colton Cottages

LA128AU

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA128BX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220PB

Vicarage Lane

LA220LA

Stones Lane

LA229PF

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218DQ

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220PJ

Barn Field

LA220PF

Fountain Street

LA218EL

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220NF

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220HP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218ER

Low House Cottages

LA218HY

Church Beck Close

LA229NR

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218DP

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218DX

Yewdale Road

LA128HA

Oak Vale

LA220NL

Loanthwaite Lane

LA128DG

Bletherbarrow Lane

LA220RN

Lime Tree Cottages

LA128DF

Kirkby Slate Road

LA128DB

Bletherbarrow Lane

LA128EG

Kirkby Slate Road

LA128LP

Church Cottages

LA220LH

Far Sawrey Cottages

LA218HZ

St Martins Court

LA218EX

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA218EU

Coniston and Hawkshead

LA220QD

Oak Vale

LA220LB

Lakefield Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.